Song Revolution with John Chisum

"Get outside of your comfort zone to create."   The Song Revolution Podcast is dedicated to bringing you the most interesting people that we can find. People that you haven't heard from ever before, or haven't' realized have had such a significant influence on the Christian Music industry worldwide. This week John Chisum sits down with a legend in the industry. Darrell Harris co-founded Starsong R...

  "It's God that orders our steps. If you want to enjoy success, don't chase after the market, chase after God." - Greg Nelson   This week on The Song Revolution Podcast, John Chisum had the honor of sitting with award-winning Christian Music Producer, Greg Nelson. Greg has produced recordings for artists such as Sandi Patty, Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, Twila Paris, Michael Crawford, and Richard...

"Listen to that voice inside you. Follow that calling, especially if it doesn't make sense. Pay attention to that voice, and find a way to honor it." - Dan Keen   This week on The Song Revolution Podcast, Dan Keen talks about the journey to pursuing your passion, and the milestones achieved along the way. Dan is a Belmont University educator in Nashville, Tennessee. Belmont is one of the most popu...

"Many years ago the Lord spoke to me and he said, 'Just be yourself.' When God opens the door and puts me on the platform I do a lot better if I walk in my own anointing and who God made me to be. I can't be as hip and cool as others, but they can't be me." - Don Moen   This week on the Song Revolution Podcast, we celebrate our 100th episode with singer-songwriter, Don Moen. Don has written over 1...

"Many years ago the Lord spoke to me and he said, 'Just be yourself.' When God opens the door and puts me on the platform I do a lot better if I walk in my own anointing and who God made me to be. I can't be as hip and cool as others, but they can't be me." - Don Moen   This week on the Song Revolution Podcast, we celebrate our 100th episode with singer-songwriter, Don Moen. Don has written over 1...

Christa Wells is an American singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee, with over 15 years experience in the music industry. As an indie artist, Christa has released five albums, developing a signature alternative-pop sound that is fresh, soulful, and enduring. Her latest project,Velveteen (April 2018) chronicles her own journey through suffering, singing relentless hope across the wide spac...

"Throughout our process we've learned what it feels like when friends carry the weight with you. And the only way to get there is to be vulnerable and let other people into your struggle. If they don't know, they can't lift it."   This week on The Song Revolution Podcast, John Chisum talks about authenticity with singer-songwriter Andrew Ripp. Andrew recently released The Heart, the first half of...

Tim Timmons' life has always been one of adventure, but for the first time, the singer/songwriter feels awake enough to actually live it. After nearly two decades of ministry and a lifetime as a believer, Timmons is no stranger to the tenets of the Christian faith. Now he finds himself moving beyond believer to follower, awake and alive to the nearness of Jesus. His sophomore album, Awake Our Soul...

New Integrity Music artist Alisa Turner is no stranger to tragedy. She lost her worship leader Dad to a sudden heart attack when she was a 20-year old aspiring Nashville singer-songwriter, was bedridden for six years with Lymes Disease, and lost her infant son, London, 71 minutes after he was born. Yet, her heart looms large with love for God, worship, and others, and her laughter and smiles are t...

By all accounts, Tony Wood is the epitome of successful Christian songwriting. Take five minutes now to read the following list of artists who've recorded his songs and then ask yourself if Tony Wood might not have something very valuable to say to you about how to craft songs that span genres, styles, and even generations. With over 700 songs recorded in the Christian music marketplace, Tony Wood...

Best known as co-founder, lead guitarist, and songwriter of the British worship band Delirious? with Martin Smith, Stu Garrard helped shape the modern worship movement. Famous for culture-shifting songs like  Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble  and  I Could Sing of Your Love Forever , Garrard helped to capture and define worship for an entire generation as Delirious? traveled the world leading mil...

Over the past decade, Aaron Shust has earned a reputation as one of Christian music's most compelling songwriters and a vocalist of considerable depth and passion. He was named both New Artist and Songwriter of the Year at the 2007 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and the impact of his song, "My Savior My God" was recognized with the Song of the Year honor. He has continued to build on that ea...

Trevor Graves is an aspiring songwriter hoping to be heard in Nashville. His acoustic songs and sound are a blend of classic CCM with fresh influences a la John Mayer and Ed Sheeran. In this episode of The Song Revolution Podcast, John Chisum highlights Trevor's songs and sincere call to write for Jesus. As a client of Nashville Christian Songwriters' coaching program, Mastering the Art & Craft of...

The Song Revolution Podcast EP 91 Writing Good Good Father and Finding Inspiration with Pat Barrett   "Surround yourself with people that challenge you, and pray for you, and can see more clearly, and help you know the direction you should take in your music."   In this episode of the Song Revolution Podcast, John sits down with Pat Barrett. Pat is the lead vocalist of the band Housefires, and co-...

"When we are writing songs that connect people to God, part of that process is pushing fear out of the way"   In episode 90, John sits down with Worship Leader and Songwriter, Chris McClarney. Chris grew up in the church as the son of a Youth Pastor and met Jesus at a very young age. When he was 14, he began leading worship for a small group, which led to full-time ministry in local churches and i...

From the outside, it may look like Jason Gray has the perfect life. Now in his 10th year as a commercial Christian recording artist with a string of successful collaborations with some of the biggest names in Christian music, number one hit radio songs, touring with the likes of Natalie Grant, Lauren Daigle, and many more, it'd be easy for the casual onlooker to assume that Jason has it all togeth...

"That desire to write was always in me. That desire to sing was always in me, but I just thought it was for myself." On this episode of The Song Revolution Podcast, Linda Doane lends her testimony and her insight to John Chisum, detailing her battle with cancer and the release of Powerful , her brand-new album in partnership with Inspiration Worship. Although music was always a part of Linda's pri...

"It's incredible to be able to take what God has entrusted to us, and impart that to the Body… this is about us coming together and lifting up the name of Jesus. We're here to empower generations." This week on the Song Revolution Podcast, John Chisum and BJ Pridham discuss worship, songwriting, and staying humble while playing music in front of hundreds of thousands of people. BJ is the worship p...

"When God puts something together, it doesn't have to look like anything you've ever seen or sound like anything you've ever heard, there's an anointing and power to it."" This week on The Song Revolution Podcast, John Chisum and Jackie Patillo talk about the gospel music industry, and the past, present, and future of gospel music. Jackie Patillo is the Executive Director of the Gospel Music Assoc...

"Songs are more assembled than written… Pro songwriters understand the craft of songwriting and they use every tool they have to assemble a good song." Last weekend, Nashville Christian Songwriters hosted the 4th Songwriting Intensive Weekend. Forty aspiring songwriters came together with professional level song coaches and speakers from the Contemporary Christian Music industry to learn, write to...

"One thing I always feared is what if this is the last song I ever write, or what if this is the last good idea I ever have, and that's a lie from the enemy. You're always going to write another song, and that's how you should approach co-writes and rewrites and new versions of songs." This week on The Song Revolution Podcast, John sat down with professional songwriter and worship leader, Krissy N...

"This whole thing is not about instant gratification. You have to work and learn your craft." This week on The Song Revolution Podcast, John Chisum spent time with Lowell Alexander. While you may not recognize the name, you would definitely recognize his work. Lowell has had over 600 songs published, and has worked with some of the best. His songs have been recorded by some of the top artists in t...

"We have to treat our songs not as something holy, but just as a song… 'Ain't nothin holy but the Lord.' If we cling to what we wrote so tightly that it can only ever be that, if someone doesn't like that, it won't get cut. If my goal is to bear fruit and to affect the kingdom when an artist cuts it, who am I to say no?" This week on The Song Revolution Podcast, John Chisum sits down with Kenna Tu...

"The mistake I see young writers making sometimes... is they focus most of their energy on what they can do, instead of focusing their energy on being who they should be. If you'll be who God wants you to be, He'll take care of the doing what you should do." In this episode, John Chisum interviews the inimitable Dr. Mike Harland, Director of LifeWay Worship. LifeWay has reach into millions of beli...

"There are definitely challenges and struggles that come with being on the road, I think people forget about the challenge that comes along with it. If you do feel called to it, you have to learn how to balance time with your community, and time on the road." In this unique episode of The Song Revolution Podcast, John Chisum sits down with Drakeford. Drakeford is a husband and wife folk/pop singer...